How travel affects my art...

Today I was asked by a local college to consider speaking on how my recent travels to Europe have effected my art.  This may be done in conjunction with other artists.

Sometimes my first instinct is to say no... how am I going to fit one more thing into my day.  But, I said sure.  In the back of my mind I realized this may be the push I need to organize my travel materials and put them to the good use I intended.

And besides, the reason I went to Europe in the first place was to expand my vision of what can be included in my artwork, to get some spiritual uplifting, and at the same time have some wonderful time with my son and brother who were invaluable to me on this trip.  With my sons French speaking skills and my brothers many experiences traveling in Europe, I truly believe I could not have made that trip without them.  It is a little daunting going to so many countries with so many languages and it is easy to feel lost.  With their help, I was able to see all that I wanted to see and truly enjoy the experience.

If things work out as planned, one of these future blog posts will let you know about my arrangements with the college.  I am very often inspired by other peoples travels and this will be my opportunity to share that experience with others.

It will be nice if this leads into another idea I have for future trips to Europe.

I'll keep you posted!


Pat Deere

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